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Heckscher State Park Campground and Watch Hill Fire Island Campground accommodate pets at their sites with various amenities. Both locations allow dogs throughout their camping areas, though tent sites at Heckscher offer less privacy between neighbors with sites designated only by road markings. The campgrounds provide picnic tables, grills, and water access near most sites. Watch Hill requires a ferry ride to reach the island location, where campers can enjoy oceanfront camping with the sound of waves while sleeping. Neither campground provides dedicated dog exercise areas, so owners should plan to keep pets leashed during their stay. Heckscher State Park also offers beach cottages that are pet-friendly, providing a more comfortable option for those camping with animals who prefer not to tent camp. Mosquitoes are extremely potent and plentiful at Watch Hill.
Hiking trails surrounding Blydenburgh County Park welcome dogs on leash, with a 7-mile loop path around the lake frequented by both dog walkers and horse riders. Campers report seeing plenty of wildlife including deer, rabbits, and turtles while walking pets at these locations. Both Smith Point County Park and Indian Island County Park offer beach access where pets can cool off, though specific pet swimming rules vary by season and location. Summer temperatures on Long Island can reach uncomfortable levels for pets, especially at Watch Hill where sites provide minimal shade protection. Pack extra water and portable shade structures when camping with dogs during peak summer months. Pet owners should be prepared for seasonal bug issues, with reviewers noting that even with repellent, relief from mosquitoes didn't last long at oceanfront campgrounds.
"* cottages far enough away from each other
- fire ring with Adirondack chairs
- dumpster and recycling within walking distance
- lots of bone dry firewood around for campfire
- walkable beach"
"Overall my experience was positive. Camping Sites
Each camping site has a picnic table and barbeque grill."
from $20 - $285 / night
Check Availability"Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail. 30 or so sites around a central public restroom."
"Hiking trails are beautiful. Dog friendly. Clean bathrooms"
"Beautiful location steps away from the beach. Listen to the waves crashing as you sleep and stargaze over the clear ocean. Not ready for full on camp-life? No problem!"
"Camping gets you away from the bustle. It is a little less than a half mile walk from the ferry dock and located behind the dunes which offer some protection. Take a quick walk down to the beach."
from $35 - $197 / night
Check Availability"Literally steps to the beach."
"A short walk from the ocean to the bay, both accessible by walking from your campsite. No shade so be prepared to wake early if you’re in a sweltering tent. Staff has been great, no complaints."
"Recently went camping in our pull behind, met some old friends and had a great time. Rangers have a hardon for people screwing up tho. Think they're all that and then some..."
"Great Location Clean Park."
from $33 / night
Check Availability"The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility. There are many farms near by where you can get fresh veggies and fruits."
"However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me."
from $20 - $225 / night
Check Availability"Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid."
"There are dog friendly which was very nice. It is a lil tight from each site but you have the beach and a little hiking trails that makes it worth it."
"It’s basically a parking lot, but it’s steps away from some of the greatest waves on the east coast. Showers are clean, there’s a dog park nearby, and the island is very bikable to get around."
"They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything."
GuideI grew up in Long Beach. If you’re looking for a spot to camp so you can surf, this is perfect! It’s basically a parking lot, but it’s steps away from some of the greatest waves on the east coast. Showers are clean, there’s a dog park nearby, and the island is very bikable to get around.
benefits: allows dogs childrens playground beach programs like movie nights throughout the summer
GuideCamp Gateway in Brooklyn New York is one of my favorite places to visit. I went to college in New York, and loved to get out of the busy city and go camping and be outdoors. Camp Gateway was always a place that I loved to go. It is pretty close to town-which is crazy because you feel like you are miles away. Camp Gateway does offer a lot of different activities for everyone. One thing I love to do is go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. My girlfriends and I tried to do this once a month to get away from the city and school. Because you are so close to the city, you can plan outdoor activities as well as some activities in the city. My friends and I stayed 1 night in the campground, and the next day went to a recital show that took us 10 minutes to get to. You can also walk, hike or ride your bike along multiple paths- I have done the Fort Tilden trail (I just walked, but there were multiple people that passed us on their bikes). Within the campground they do have some fire pits- which my friends and I always use because we love cooking smores and hot dogs for dinner. A little further away from the campground, about 10-15 miles there is a place where you can do horseback riding, see the Statue of Liberty (which is gorgeous!), and there is a little beach area. This beach area is where I do my kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Again, its not very far away...you can either drive there, walk or ride your bike. The road is paved, which is nice. I stayed here also with my parents, and I know my dad went golfing one day (I didn't go, but he said it was awesome)- and again that was only a 10 minute drive from our camping spot. This campground like I said, does offer quite a bit. Sometimes it doesn't really feel like you are "camping" because things are pretty close by, but it definitely is worth going to and trying.
ScoutVery nice family oriented, places the beach, which is great except for the birds watch out they come at you. They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything.
RangerVery plain & functional, no frills but right on the harbor & on the very edge of Jersey City, close to a ferry & the train that takes u across to New York City. Shopping & restraunts are right next door. We brought scooters & had a great stay! Plus you can see the Statue of Liberty from there!
LegendWe tried this campground without knowing what was safe and where to stay for visit New York City. It is located in Brooklyn and is little removed from everything. The sites are at Floyd Bennett Field which is an old airfield. The atmosphere here is eerily cool at the same time. You basically park and camp on the asphalt by the old hangars. No hookups at all but they do have a camp store and bath house. If you are tent camping, there are some grassy sites.
The campground is located right on Jamaica Bay so there were people fishing all the time from the seawall. At night, you could hear cars doing burnouts right next to us. To get to all the action in the city, we had to take a bus and then the subway. The travel was a headache but better than trying to drive in to New York City in our RV. One way to improve here would be to have some security at night as well as access to clean water and dump station. They remained locked most of the time for some reason.
The best part of this place was the free tour of Hangar B by some guys doing restoration of old planes (HARP). They had some great stories and gave us history of the planes on display.
GuideThis place is kind of a toss up for me. On one hand, I enjoy it because it's a little slice of heaven in the hell of one of the busy areas of New York. I hate this place for the same reason. It's not really camping if you're going to see a play and then go tour the Statue of Liberty. It just doesn't seem right to me. If I HAVE to be in New York, maybe I'd consider staying here again just to get myself out of the city for a bit. But this definitely isn't your "great outdoors/rest and relaxation" kind of place.
ScoutThere is only a small place for tents. Mostly people go there with campers. Not your typical campground. Very easy to hop on transit to get to New York City. People were friendly.
GuideSmall campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table. There is a wonderful little frozen custard shop down the road called roses farm stand. It’s a perfect campground for seeing the local area or even catching the train to New York City.
RangerThe park itself is lovely and close to some other green areas. The nice thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. The bad thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. If you live in NYC this is a good, cheap, super quick escape accessible by public transport. If you’re visiting the area I’d recommend staying in Manhattan/Queens in an AirBNB for the full NYC experience or heading to Long Island, Pennsylvania, “Upstate” New York, or New Jersey for a better nature camping experience. For what it is, this site is a nice green little oasis. It’s National Park Service land and they try really hard to keep things clean and working well with so much traffic. Bring earplus for the airport traffic and the noisy neighbors. Tent sites are pretty and wooded, but there is also a TON of concrete from an old WW2 airfield.
Suffolk County offers several pet-friendly camping areas near West Sayville, New York with distinct terrain ranging from oceanfront beaches to wooded inland parks. Most campgrounds sit at near sea level elevation with sandy soil typical of Long Island's coastal geography. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during day with cooler 60-70°F nights, while spring and fall camping seasons bring more moderate temperatures and fewer crowds.
Hiking with dogs: Cathedral Pines County Park features several wooded trails where leashed pets are welcome. "Very quiet, nice people, but not very many electric sites. Still tho, was a pleasant experience," notes Junior D. The park's shaded paths provide relief from summer heat.
Beach access for pets: Smith Point County Park offers beach areas where dogs can visit during specific hours. "Great first experience. Had onsite bathrooms and showers that were clean. 1 minute walk over the dune to the Atlantic ocean," reports Michael. Many campers bring portable shade for pets during summer visits.
Lake activities: Blydenburgh County Park has a 7-mile loop trail around the lake. "Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail," mentions Erik R. The trail is mostly flat with sections of packed dirt and crushed gravel.
Ocean sounds at night: Watch Hill Fire Island Campground lets campers sleep to the rhythm of waves. "Beautiful location steps away from the beach. Listen to the waves crashing as you sleep and stargaze over the clear ocean," shares Inocencia O. The campground requires a ferry ride to reach the island.
Beach proximity: Many campers appreciate the short walk to oceanfront at Smith Point County Park. "Literally steps to the beach. Amazing sites with plenty of room, though they are close together. But was worth it for the amenities and fantastic views," notes Gianna. Most sites have water and electric hookups.
Group camping atmosphere: Heckscher State Park Campground features open camping areas ideal for group gatherings. "This place is the best around for group and family camping. The entire campground is one flat open space where some sites are full in the shade and other sites (lower numbers) have lots of sun," writes Giselle P. Most sites include picnic tables and grills.
Site privacy varies: At Heckscher State Park, "The campsites are very close together without any defining borders so everybody just walks across each other site's to get to a different one, a path, the bathroom, etc," explains Jessica C. Tent sites at several parks lack clear boundaries.
Insect preparation: Mosquitoes can be intense, particularly at coastal sites. "You can get a permit to backcountry camp instead of reserving a designated campground spot. Just walk down to the beach after check-in and walk east until you see a pole with a tent symbol on it," suggests Emily S. regarding Watch Hill, where bringing extra insect repellent is essential.
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